Family Weekend

Family Check In – 12–4 p.m. Bloomberg Student Center, N. Charles Street & 33rd Street Entrance

Please check in for Family Weekend and let us know you have arrived! Staff will be available to answer any questions you have about the schedule and programming. Families only need to check in one time. The first 400 families to register receive a free gift.

Family Resource Fair –12–4 p.m., Bloomberg Student Center, MPR 210

Campus resources will be on site to share how they support your students and answer any questions. Families may visit anytime during this time window.

Self Guided Walking Tour of Off-Campus Residential Commercial Buildings – 12–5 p.m.

Families can pick up an area map and list of commercial residential properties near campus for a self-guided walking tour at their own pace. Select commercial residential properties will be open 12 – 5pm and between 10am – 4pm on Saturday. Maps are available at Family Weekend Check-in tables, the Off-Campus Housing Office in McCoy Hall, or during the Off-Campus Housing Sessions on Saturday morning in the Bloomberg Student Center.

Historical Homewood Walking Tour – 1–3:30 p.m.

Do you know your Homewood history? Why do many buildings on campus bear a resemblance of the Homewood Museum, and how does the Carroll family fit into the story? Join us for a tour of Homewood Campus, led by Allison Seyler, archivist in the Sheridan Libraries. Meet at 12:45 p.m. on 4^th floor lobby of the Bloomberg Student Center. Note: tour will be canceled in event of rain.

Imagine Center for Integrative Learning Center Tours – 1–3:30 p.m.

Registration required.

The Imagine Center serves as the home of seven departments: Life Design Lab, Hopkins Office of Undergraduate Research, Global Education Office, University Experiential Learning, Hopkins Connect, Hire Hopkins, and PHutures. Stop by to get a glimpse into the wonderful services being offered to our students and alumni from this location. Meet at the Imagine Center at your selected time; more information about the Imagine Center can be found on their website.

Bloomberg Student Center Tours – 1 p.m, 2 p.m, and 3 p.m.

The Bloomberg Student Center is designed to be a welcoming environment for all Hopkins students. This spectacular facility hosts student resource centers, support services, exciting new dining facilities, and flexible meeting rooms for the university’s more than 400 student organizations. 148 years in the making, please join us for a 45-minute tour of the facility creating what students have advocated for: a place of their own. Tours are first come, first served, and start from the 2nd floor at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Please meet in Ralph’s Marketplace (food hall on 1st floor) 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.

Housing information Session for First-Year Families – 1–2 p.m., Location TBD

Community Living staff will share a formal presentation about the process of finding housing for sophomore and junior years.

Family-Friendly Drop-in Craft Activity – 12–4 p.m., Bloomberg Student Center MPR 204A

More details to be announced on-site.

Family-Friendly Drop-in Craft Activity – 12–4 p.m., Bloomberg Student Center 403

More details to be announced on-site.

Cooking Demonstration with 1876 Distinction – 2-3:30 p.m., Levering Hall

Registration required

Join Hopkins Dining’s catering team, 1876 Distinction, as they demonstrate how to make fresh pasta noodles, served with a variety of sauces. Face off against fellow attendees in a challenge to see who can make a better pasta! Join with your family members; please include your JHU student in the ticket count for this event.

Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will go to Hopkins Food Pantry, which assists JHU affiliates with food insecurity.

Blue Jay Family Reception – 6– 8 p.m. Levering Hall Glass Pavilion

Registration required

Council invite you to help kick off Family Weekend with us as we celebrate our vibrant community and all that makes the Blue Jay experience special! You and your family are welcome to a drop-in reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. This is a free event and we only ask you to let us know you are coming. You may arrive anytime in this time window.

Evening of Magic & Illusion – 7–8 p.m. Shriver Hall

Registration required

Take a break from the mundane and join us for a completely immersive, interactive, hilarious adventure that will leave you both laughing and mystified. In this show, every guest becomes a part of the action. Audience members of all ages join forces to make memories and magic, even in their own hands! Join comedy magician and Baltimore entertainment staple Spencer Horsman for an unexpected journey through sleight of hand, classic magic, mentalism, and even a bit of danger. Register online in Hopkins Groups.

Note: While all ages are welcome, content is primarily suited for ages 13 and up.

Witness Theater – 8-10 p.m. Bloomberg Student Center Theater (105)

Registration required

A medley of student written and student produced works. Register online in Hopkins Groups.

Family Check In – 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Bloomberg Student Center, N. Charles Street & 33rd Street Entrance

If you missed Friday’s registration, please check in for Family Weekend and let us know you have arrived! Staff will be available to answer any questions you have about the schedule and programming. Families only need to check in one time. The first 400 families that register online receive a free family gift.

Family Council Meeting & New Family Welcome – 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Bloomberg Student Center MPR 210

Join the Hopkins Family Council for a welcome session featuring campus updates from Student Affairs leadership and an introduction for new families interested in supporting the Blue Jay experience.

Family Meditation – 8:15-8:45 a.m. Bloomberg Student Center 404

Join us for a family-friendly meditation session. Meditation can bring a sense of peace, relaxation, positive energy to face the day feeling hopeful, grateful and energized.

President’s Welcome – 9–10 a.m. Location TBA

Registration required

President Daniels joins university leaders in a welcome address to Blue Jay families, sharing more about the undergraduate student experience on campus and the major developments underway at Hopkins. We will preserve time for Q&A from audience participants in the room. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-serve basis with registration.

Note: Location will be confirmed one day prior to the event date. Continental breakfast will be served from 8:30–11 a.m. This event will be livestreamed for who cannot attend.

Off-Campus Housing Second Year Family Information Session – 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bloomberg Student Center, 204B

Registration required; limited to three tickets per second-year family.

Please note: this session is limited to second-year families only. Formal information sessions will be offered to give an overview of the off-campus housing process and area commercial residential properties. Following the session, families will be provided an area map and list of commercial residential properties near campus for a self-guided walking tour at their own pace. Select commercial residential properties will be open between 10-4pm on Saturday. Registration is required and will be limited to three tickets per second year family.

Self Guided Walking Tour of Off-Campus Residential Commercial Buildings – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Families can pick up an area map and list of commercial residential properties near campus for a self-guided walking tour at their own pace. Select commercial residential properties will be open between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Maps are available at the Family Welcome Tent on Freshman Quad or from the Off-Campus Housing Office in McCoy Hall.

Homewood Historical Walking Tour – 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Do you know your Homewood history? Why do many buildings on campus bear a resemblance to the Homewood Museum, and how does the Carroll family fit into the story? Join us for a tour of Homewood Campus, led by archivists in the Sheridan Libraries and Admissions staff. Meet in the Bloomberg Student Center 4^th Floor lobby at 9:45 a.m. Note: tour will be canceled in event of rain.

Bloomberg Student Center Tours – 10 & 11 a.m.

The Hopkins Student Center is designed to be a welcoming environment for all Hopkins students while also extending an invitation to the community through events and programs. In addition to Ralph’s Marketplace, our newest dining venues showcasing a variety of local vendors and cuisine experiences, this spectacular facility hosts Student resource centers, support services, and flexible meeting rooms for the university’s more than 400 student organizations. 148 years in the making, please join us for a 45-minute tour of the facility creating what students have advocated for: a place of their own. Tours start from the 2^nd floor at 10 and 11 a.m.. Please meet in Ralph’s Marketplace (food hall on 1st floor) 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.

FLI Family Mix and Mingle – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Levering Hall Glass Pavilion

This event is designated for our FLI (First Generation Limited Income) Families only, as an opportunity to meet student success coaches, connect with other FLI families, and learn about programs and services from the Center for Student Success. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a designated play area for younger siblings.

Family Friendly Yoga – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bloomberg Student Center 404

Registration required

Yin Yoga is a quiet and contemplative practice great for all skill levels. Our instructor will lead this slow-paced session to get your body moving. This event is limited to the first 50 participants.

Blue Jay Picnic – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation & Well-Being

Registration required

Please join us for a Blue Jay picnic lunch sponsored by the Offices of Family Engagement, Athletics, and Reunion & Homecoming.

Field Hockey vs. Bryn Mawr – 1 p.m. at Homewood Field

Cheer on our women’s field hockey team as they take on Bryn Mawr at Homewood Field.

Imagine Center for Integrative Learning Center Tours – 1–3:30 p.m.

Registration required.

The Imagine Center serves as the home of seven departments: Life Design Lab, Hopkins Office of Undergraduate Research, Global Education Office, University Experiential Learning, Hopkins Connect, Hire Hopkins, and PHutures. Stop by to get a glimpse into the wonderful services being offered to our students and alumni from this location. Meet at the Imagine Center at your selected time; more information about the Imagine Center can be found on their website.

A Cappella Showcase – 1-2:30 p.m. Shriver Hall

Registration required

Enjoy the artistry and spirit of Hopkins students in a special performance by our Homewood campus a cappella groups. From the newest pop hits to beloved classics, this eclectic celebration of song is a staple of Family Weekend that shouldn’t be missed! Tickets are $5 per guest and free for Hopkins students; register online via Hopkins Groups.

Phi Delta Theta Crab Feast – 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation & Well-Being

Registration and fee required

Join us for the ultimate Maryland experience at 2025 Crab Fest, Phi Delta Theta’s premier fall fundraiser event. Enjoy freshly steamed Maryland blue crab dishes, prepared in collaboration with local vendors, and savor the authentic taste of Baltimore. Join us for the quintessential Maryland experience: fresh, locally sourced Maryland Blue Crabs accompanied by a variety of delicious professionally catered sides and vegetarian options.

This event supports Live Like Lou, empowering ALS patients, families, and researchers in the quest for a cure. Inspired by the legacy of Lou Gehrig, a Phi Delta Theta member and renowned baseball player, who bravely battled ALS. All proceeds go to the Live Like Lou Foundation which has arduously worked to raise money to empower families of ALS patients as well as research for treatments and a cure for the disease.

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Witness Theater – 8-10 p.m. Bloomberg Student Center Theater (105)

Registration required

A medley of student written and student produced works. Register online via Hopkins Groups.

Bites & Brushes – 10-11:30 a.m. Levering Hall Glass Pavilion

Registration and fee required

Are you ready to tap into your inner Picasso? Enjoy this fun painting event for the entire family. Join us for an instructor led painting activity. A continental breakfast will be served. The cost is $35 per person. Registration and payment required.

Homewood Chamber Music – 1–2 p.m. Bunting-Meyerhoff Interfaith & Community Service Center

Registration required

Round off a busy family weekend with a showcase by the JHU Homewood Chamber Music Seminar! This showcase features a variety of instrumental works, from classical compositions to film scores and cartoon music. Attendance is free for all. Register online via HopkinsGroups.

Witness Theater – 3–5 p.m. Bloomberg Student Center Theater 105

Registration required

A medley of student written and produced works. Register online via Hopkins Groups.